Social Security for Cincinnati Seniors

As a retiree, Social Security probably plays a big role in your life. It helps you live comfortably and ensures you are taken care of even though you might not work anymore. Here in Cincinnati, there are plenty of resources available to you get the most from your Social Security benefits and address any issues you may come across. You can go to your local office, call their toll-free number, or even go online to make sure all of your needs are met.

Cincinnati Social Security Offices

There are three different Social Security offices located in the Cincinnati area, but only one that is located within the city limits:

Downtown Social Security office at 550 Main St.
Cincinnati North Social Security office at 10205 Reading Rd., Evendale, OH
Hamilton Social Security office at 6553 Winifred Ave., Hamilton, OH

There are other locations in Ohio and if none of these work for you, there is an SSA office locator that allows you to put in your zip code and will find the nearest office location.

Social Security offices provide a toll-free number at (800)-772-1213, and a TTY services number at (800)-325-0778. There is an automated service that runs 24-hours that can help you with a few things, but you can talk to a live representative Monday through Friday from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.

Senior Services Through Social Security

There are many different ways that you can benefit from your local Social Security office. One of the main things you can do here is plan for your retirement or apply for disability benefits. Employees will walk you through the application process and make sure all your questions are answered.

If you’re not quite ready to retire yet but are finding it difficult to work or meet your financial goals because of a disability, Social Security can also help. The Ticket to Work program can provide much-needed training and advancement opportunities for those on disability to further their economic status. Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) is another program for disability beneficiaries that will let you set aside money to meet financial goals.

Your Cincinnati office can also help you replace a lost or damaged Social Security card as well as a damaged Medicare card.

Tools To Access Online

If you would prefer to not spend any time at a Social Security office, the SSA has created online services that are easy to use and simple to access. This allows you to get help wherever you are as long as you have the internet and a computer.
Online you can:

Request a new card
Apply for benefits
Learn about retirement planning
See if you qualify for disability
Learn more and apply for work incentive programs
View Social Security statements
Request a letter that says you don’t get benefits
Appeal a decision

There are also a ton of resources and tools online like the benefits calculator that allows you to get the most out of your benefits. The best way to safely access all these tools is to create a secure account through My Social Security. Here you can keep track of all your applications and make any requests you might need for your benefits without worrying about your information being released to the public.